2021 EVENTS
Faculty Appreciation Lunch - May 5, 2021 |
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Teacher Appreciation Week was a perfect time to honor ECC educators after a challenging pandemic year. A drive-thru boxed lunch distribution event was organized by the El Camino College Foundation to say THANK YOU! Big thanks to Foundation volunteers, Warrior Pantry staff, and our generous lunch sponsors: Gaetano's Restaurant, Torrance Bakery, and the Water Replenishment District. |
2019 EVENTS
Giving Tuesdays at Bettolino Kitchen - November 2019 |
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Giving back never tasted so good! Every Tuesday in the month of November is Giving Tuesday at Bettolino Kitchen! Dine out and support the South Bay community. All profits earned on November 5, 12, 19, and 26 will be shared with the El Camino College Foundation. Thank you to Bettolino Kitchen for supporting El Camino College students. Dining for dollars at its finest! |
Retiree Luncheon - November 1, 2019 |
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El Camino College retirees caught up with former friends and colleagues at this year's annual Retiree Luncheon. Andrea Sala welcomed guests, President Maloney presented the new South Bay Promise program, and Ross Miyashiro discussed the newly opened Student Services building. A great time was had by all as former ECC employees rekindled and reminisced over a lovely lunch. |
24th Annual Halloween Ball at The Depot - October 20, 2019 |
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Everyone had a ball at this year's Halloween Ball! Thank you to Chef Shafer of The Depot restaurant for selecting the El Camino College Foundation as this year's beneficiary of the ever-popular Halloween Ball fundraiser! And thank you to all event sponsors, attendees, live and silent auction donors, and community members who supported our event. We couldn't have executed such a BOO-tiful event without all of you! Ghouls and goblins came out to party in the Big White Tent! All proceeds benefitted South Bay Promise students at El Camino College. |
Lundquist South Bay Promise Charity Brunch - October 13, 2019 |
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Thank you to Melanie and Richard Lundquist for believing in El Camino College's South Bay Promise program. Enough so, to open up their beautiful home overlooking the Pacific Ocean, to fundraise for a purpose. Nearly $56,000 was raised by donors to support the South Bay Promise program, which provides free college tuition and support services to local high school graduates. The Lundquists generously announced to match all donations received, garnering a total contribution of $130,000 to the El Camino College Foundation. El Camino College and their students are grateful for the tremendous support of Melanie and Richard Lundquist. |
Scholarship Awards Ceremony - May 9, 2019 |
 Paul Adalian (left center) with wife, Rosemary and daughter Allison from Ashland,
Oregon and their three Pauline Adalian Memorial Scholarship recipients.
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Over $700,000 was awarded to more than 600 El Camino College students at the annual
Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Thanks to our generous donors, most scholarships
fully cover the cost of enrollment fees, textbooks and educational expenses. This
heart-warming event provides an opportunity for the donor to meet their scholarship
recipient(s) and allows the recipient to thank their donor in person. Each year, the
scholarship program grows more robust, providing critical support to students in a
variety of academic and technical fields. The Foundation was proud to award 12 new
scholarships this year, including the Pauline Adalian Memorial Scholarship. |
Distinguished Alumni and Gratitude Awards Dinner - February 1, 2019 |
 2018 Distinguished Alumni & Gratitude Award recipients with Andrea Sala, Superintendent/President
Dr. Dena Maloney, and Mark Waronek.
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The Foundation was honored to recognize the professional accomplishments and community achievements of this year's class of Distinguished Alumni. Additionally, for the first time ever, the Foundation honored a very special individual and a deserving corporation, as its Gratitude Award recipients. Congratulations to all honorees! We are very proud of you! You represent El Camino College well and truly embrace the saying, "Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!" |
2018 EVENTS
Honda Evening at Napa Rose Dinner - November 3, 2018 |
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Guests gathered at the award-winning Napa Rose restaurant at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The evening was sponsored by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and benefited the El Camino College Foundation. 100% of ticket proceeds supported educational programs at El Camino College. Guests dined on an exclusive dinner curated by Napa Rose's Executive Chef Andrew Sutton, with complementary wine pairings specifically selected for the evening.
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Giving Tuesdays at Bettolino Kitchen - November 2018 |
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Giving back never tasted so good! Every Tuesday in the month of November is Giving Tuesday at Bettolino Kitchen! Dine out and support the South Bay community. All profits earned on November 6, 13, 20, and 27 will be shared with the El Camino College Foundation. Thank you to Bettolino Kitchen for supporting El Camino College students. Dining for dollars at its finest! |
President's Reception - October 18, 2018 |
 Laurie McCarthy, Dickie Van Breene, President Maloney and Foundation Board President,
Mark Waronek.
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Thanks to Foundation Board members Laurie McCarthy, Mark Burton and Dickie Van Breene, the college hosted a lovely evening educating the Manhattan Beach community on the value of El Camino College in the South Bay. Superintendent/President Dr. Dena Maloney addressed campus modernization projects, South Bay Promise, Leadership Institute, STEM program, and the South Bay Public Safety Training Center. Again, thank you to President's Circle members Laurie and Tom McCarthy for opening up their beautiful home and hosting this informative and social event. We look forward to bringing the next salon event to another beach city soon! |
Employee Giving Luncheon - September 20, 2018 |
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The Foundation is lucky to have the ongoing financial support of so many faculty and staff members. To recognize those who give to the Foundation, an annual appreciation lunch is hosted by the Foundation to say thank you and provide an opportunity for colleagues to dine along with their philanthropic peers. It was Taco Thursday at El Camino College -- Fiesta Ole'! |
South Bay Promise Signing Ceremony - May 11, 2018 |
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130 South Bay leaders visited El Camino College to participate in a signing ceremony for the South Bay Promise. Educational leaders, elected officials and community partners joined together to sign resolutions and reaffirm their commitment to this program that provides college access. State Senator Ben Allen was the keynote speaker and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. presented a $50,000 check to support an endowment fund for the South Bay Promise. The South Bay Promise will expand in the fall of 2018 to include 500 high school graduates from all seven school districts in the El Camino Community College District. Through this program, high school graduates who attend ECC full time will have enrollment fees waived for the first year. The Foundation was pleased to host this historic event and bring awareness to this vital community program. |
State Senator Ben Allen addressing the audience about the importance of higher education.
Scholarship Awards Ceremony - May 10, 2018 |
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Over $550,000 was awarded to more than 500 current and transferring El Camino College
students at the annual Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Additionally, $250,000
was awarded to 250 South Bay Promise students. Thanks to our many generous donors,
most scholarships fully cover the cost of enrollment fees, textbooks and educational
expenses. This heart-warming event provides an opportunity for the donor to meet their
scholarship recipient and allows the recipient to thank their donor in person. Each
year, the scholarship program continues to grow, providing critical support to students
in a variety of academic disciplines and technical fields. |
2017 EVENTS
President's Dinner - December 7, 2017 |
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The El Camino College Foundation recently celebrated the holidays and a successful
giving season with their annual President’s Dinner at the Redondo Beach Cheesecake
Factory. Guests were entertained by talented student guitarists Bryan Garcia and Nash
Montano, followed by opening remarks from Superintendent/President Dr. Dena Maloney.
Katie Nuemann, recipient of the Frances Ford Scholarship for Nursing, delighted the
audience with her student experiences. The evening concluded with closing remarks
by Foundation Executive Director, Andrea Sala, and of course, delicious cheesecake! |
Retiree Luncheon - November 3, 2017 |
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Retired El Camino College faculty and staff members caught up with colleagues and friends at the 2017 Retiree Luncheon. President Maloney gave an overview of campus programs. Andrea Sala spoke about the South Bay Promise program and Virgina Pfiffner closed the luncheon by introducing new retirees and recognizing the longest retired attendees. |
David Benoit Reception - May 12, 2017 |
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Members of the El Camino College community, including President Maloney, Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, President's Circle, Community Partners, and special guests came out to meet and support fellow ECC Distinguished Alumnus David Benoit. Mr. Benoit is a Grammy-nominated jazz musician, possessing the artistic talents of pianist, composer, and arranger. Mr. Benoit is regarded as one of the most innovative jazz artists of the 21st Century and is best known for The Peanut's Movie Linus and Lucy song. Guests enjoyed mingling with Mr. Benoit, and later appreciated his concert in the Marsee Auditorium. |
Scholarship Awards Ceremony - May 11, 2017 |
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Over $500,000 was awarded to more than 450 incoming high school students, students attending El Camino College, and students transferring to the four-year university of their dreams at the annual Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Thanks to our generous donors, many of these scholarships fully cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, and fees. The ECC Scholarship program continues to grow, providing critical support to students in a variety of academic disciplines. |